Honey Bear Ham Co

1160 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
American
Last inspected: Nov 22, 2013
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Honey Bear Ham Co has three inspections in the public record. On Nov 22, 2013, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at Honey Bear Ham Co is from Nov 22, 2013, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to four violations.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspection History
Nov 22, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: No Certified Food Manager on premises or current City of Chicago Certificate posted when potentially hazardous foods Hams at 33.1 F. is being prepared and served. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on premises during all hours of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Food prep counter and surfaces not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in rear not maintained. Instructed to replace missing floor tile in rear and detail clean along wallbase.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored on premises. Instructed to remove all unused artlces.
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Dec 29, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 16, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#146516 5/1/08 #38 DRAIN BOARD NEEDED AT 3 COMP SINK,GREASE TRAP NEEDED AT 3 COMP SINK.MANAGER STATES SAID PIECES OF EQUIPMENT WERE PURCHASED AND NOT INSTALLED AT THIS TIME.MUST CORRECT SAID VIOLATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.FOUND DUST ON FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FOUND MISSING,BROKEN FLOOR TILES AROUND MOP SINK,FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.FOUND NOTICEABLE WATER LEAK AT PIPE BENEATH EXPOSED HANDSINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Honey Bear Ham Co last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Honey Bear Ham Co on file is from Nov 22, 2013. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Honey Bear Ham Co?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Honey Bear Ham Co.

Has Honey Bear Ham Co's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Honey Bear Ham Co have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Honey Bear Ham Co means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.